Updated June 2026
A West African tree yielding a hard timber and edible seeds.
“The djave timber was prized for its durability in construction.”
"Djave" uses 5 different letters, which makes it efficient for eliminating options. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants. Watch the less-common letter J.
"Djave" is worth 16 points before board bonuses. It carries the high-value tile J — land it on a premium square for a big swing.
Change a single letter of “djave” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.
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